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2017

OLYMPIA - The Washington State Department of Transportation's high-speed rail construction program, funded through the federal American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, is drawing to a close in December. During its seven-year duration, the program garnered widespread national attention from the Federal Railroad Administration, other state agencies, and transportation organizations from across the country for its innovative approaches to project delivery.

Sightseers who want to take in fall views from Artist Point this year, will need to go on foot. The scenic road to Artist Point on State Route 542 has closed to vehicle traffic for the rest of the year.

SEATTLE – Eastbound drivers on State Route 520 are about to gain after a weekend of pain. First the pain. Contractor crews working for the Washington State Department of Transportation will close eastbound SR 520 next weekend. The gain: When the roadway reopens Monday morning, drivers will have more elbowroom on eastbound 520 while gaining an extra mile of carpool/transit lane.

PORT ORCHARD – Members of the community are invited to learn more about a proposal to reduce the potential for crashes and improve traffic flow through the intersection of Southeast Sedgwick Road (State Route 160) and Long Lake Road at an upcoming open house.